Food, family and the future: A Q&A with Chicago native and Lakers’ G-League standout Talen Horton-Tucker
By Nate Schwartz Medill Reports LOS ANGELES – Talen Horton-Tucker was something of a legend in the Chicago high school basketball world. The Uptown native garnered national accolades throughout his career at Simeon Career Academy High School where he held a 20.5 ppg/8.7rpg/4.8apg stat line his senior year and led his team to a 29-4 […]
Northwestern alum talks life as a basketball G League player in Los Angeles
By Clara Facchetti Medill Reports LOS ANGELES — When Reggie Hearn played his first minutes for Northwestern University’s basketball team, he was a walk-on with little experience. By the time his senior season came around, Hearn had become indispensable to his team. After a few years in the G League, he was signed by the […]
Young players look to instill winning culture in LA Kings’ victory over the Calgary Flames
By Leah Vann Medill Reports LOS ANGELES – There isn’t a lot on the line at this point in the NHL season, but Cal Petersen seized an opportunity to show what he’s capable of. Following the Kings’ deal to trade Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford to the Maple Leafs for Trevor Moore and two third-round […]
Suns guard Jevon Carter on the emotional impact of trade rumors and staying positive
By Gurjit Kaur Medill Reports LOS ANGELES – Every year, the NBA trade deadline is anticipated by excited fans hoping their team will find a player or two to help improve the team’s chances of winning. Phoenix Suns guard Jevon Carter, however, admitted it was difficult being the subject of trade rumors. Carter, 24, who […]
For one black activist group, Biden remains the front-runner
By Areeba Shah Medill Reports COLUMBIA, S.C. — In a tightly packed room with Joe Biden supporters stood Bernice Scott — the first African American to chair Richland County Council. Her dark blue badge, “Biden works for SC,” glinted as she swayed from side to side in sync with a gospel choir minutes before the […]
The craft of draft: A deeper look into one of America’s favorite beverages
By Mackenzie Evenson Medill Reports In a booth at his Evanston brewpub he runs with his four brothers, Smylie Brothers Brewing Co., owner Mike Smylie talked about lagers, dark-roasted stouts, ales, and aged porters — all while sipping iced tea. A mission for the 42-year-old connoisseur: to make sure young adults know about beer beyond […]
Biden flocks to South Carolina after early primary losses
By Shirin Ali Medill Reports As the depth of his fifth-place finish in New Hampshire became clear, Joe Biden arrived in South Carolina on Tuesday night in an effort to salvage his weakening presidential campaign. Introduced by his wife, Jill Biden, and his campaign co-chairman Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.), the former vice president enthusiastically greeted […]
